Not calling for the execution of their family member for a crime he is not yet even charged with is not condoning anything nor does it in anyway imply that they are co-conspirators who need their phones taped.
They are family- family to the missing boys and the father- if you haven't ever been put in that situation don't condemn. Denial is real and one reason we see it is for self protection. Can you even imagine your son or daughter, your brother killing anyone let alone his own sons- it isn't a reality that many people want to confront willingly.
His family are victims just as the rest of the boys family is- they didn't ask for this they didn't cause it.
(don't mean to sound B#$%^ it is just this type of reaction has always bothered me and I have seen a parents pain and denial close up- it is heartbreaking, sometimes belief in their child is the only thing they have left to cling to.---- I just found out the sweetest neighbor you could ever want died last week- she was an advocate for the homeless and volunteered at the food bank even while fighting the battle with cancer that finally claimed her...so sorry if I'm a bit out of sorts- my pov on things is never an attack on anyone personally.)
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I could not copy my original post where I claimed that I hoped that the family phones were tapped.. but I will reply to the above post condemming me for it
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To have a phone tapped does not imply that "the family" is conspiring on anything, however it does mean that perhaps he will confide in them as to clues or information as to where the boys are. That would NOT be unreasonable to tap a phone. Perhaps I should say tap all of his phone access.
The articles and interviews with Mr. Skelton's sister she gives indication that he was pushed too far. I guess to most persons that would or may seem like she is making excuse for "whatever" he DID do to the boys.
His family certainly did not cause this however, if they knew of depression I would hope that as a loving family they would of tried to get him help. If they are in denial then their thoughts may be clouded as to reveal or not to reveal information they know or will know, therefore that is another VALID reason for tapping a phone.
What I am saying is that ANY family who stands behind someone when LE are saying the outcome doesnt look good and there are stories that have been confirmed to be not true (Joann Taylor) it would seem to me that the family of Mr. Skelton not be looked apon as they are if their statement would not of been biased leaning toward "no possible way he could of done anything" and that "he was pushed too far"
no one can logically say me those statements are not trying to make him the VICTEM. There are 3 little boys missing .. THEY should come first.. not the defense of their son/brother.
Pain and denial is one thing but their comments specific the sister just really gets to me on the "a person can only be pushed so far" and THAT IS what really bothers me.
My suggestion on a phone tap. I can assure you that LE is and will do whatever they can legally to get information and if it is legal to tap the phone of anyone that will be in contact with him than it IS the right thing to do. This goes for TS phone also. I mean anyone that would have possible information
Some people would like to see the person who harmed the boys be brought to justice.. and It seems that some would like to confort him and his loved ones... where is the comfort for those babies?
I am not hear to offend anyone in fact I am offended that my posts that are not hateful but are heartfelt and sincere in finding these little boys and putting the person who did this away. My opinion IS that the family of Mr. Skelton main concern is to protect him.. what about a plea for the boys to please be found, and a plea for their brother just to tell what he knows.
I am saddened and my eyes with tears. I had to pull over on the side of the road today just thinking about it. It is hard to drive while crying.
I stand by my post and opinion. If I bothered kalekona then I guess we have different points of views.
Please people do not let the sympathy card on this guy get to you. The family is not to blame however the family IS to blame IF they withold information even the least little thing that would look bad apon him past or present.
Getting justice is at times standing up for what is right rather than simply standing up for family.
